About Us

About Bambú Clinic

Originally founded in Brighton, MA, Bambú Clinic in Portland arose out of a collaboration between Dr. Rebecca (Asmar) Krisko and Drs. Kaufmann, Senders and Thom. After graduating from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2003, Dr. (Asmar) Krisko began practicing in a small naturopathic clinic in Vancouver, WA.

Simultaneously, though, she dreamed of opening a clinic of her own where her philosophy of health optimization could come to life with other like-minded physicians. In the spirit of this ideal, she left her infant practice in June 2005 to take a residency position with Dr. Dickson Thom, her mentor and colleague.

Through the years, their working relationship grew into a mutual exchange of ideas and a shared dedication to developing the principles of naturopathic medicine by precept, lecture, and clinical practice.

By August 2007, Dr. (Asmar) Krisko had decided to fulfill her dream of ownership and to open the clinic that would embody these life-changing principles and the dynamic collaboration she enjoyed during her residency.

Dr. (Asmar) Krisko believes that wellness and prosperity can be simultaneously defined as “a creative approach to life, the sustainable application of resources, a strong connection to community, and a high degree of fulfillment.”

These basic principles influenced every aspect of Bambú Clinic including the choice of the name, the associates, the staff, and the basic systems by which the clinic operates.

As the owner, Dr. (Asmar) Krisko recognizes the importance of gathering a team of doctors, staff, and patients willing to co-create a space in which true healing on all levels can occur within the context of a supportive network.

Although Dr. (Asmar) Krisko now owns Bambú Clinic at its Portland location, she recognizes the rich history of this clinic starting with its roots in Boston, MA. She is exceptionally grateful to have benefited from the foundational contributions and creativity of Drs. Senders and Kaufmann in this undertaking.

As the clinic has grown throughout the years, she has continued to seek out outstanding physicians who share a common dedication to the operating principles of this health center and who offer the highest level of patient care by promoting sustainable lifestyle choices and a deep understanding of the true causes of illness.

Bambú Clinic is a naturopathic and traditional Chinese medicine clinic that provides comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages and with all health concerns.

Our practitioners bring their unique sets of strengths and talents and work whole-heartedly with patients to clear the path for healing. Thru this working relationship, our patients grow in health and happiness by enjoying more of what is serving them and discarding what isn’t.

We offer the highest quality diagnoses, healthcare management, and treatment.

The practitioners at Bambú Clinic have undergone rigorous medical training and are board certified and licensed in the state of Oregon.

They are committed to continually furthering their medical knowledge, and they have done so thru residencies, specialized trainings, independent research, and their collaborative professional networks. They are recognized for expertise in their fields, and now educate and mentor other fledgling practitioners.

We partner with you to identify the cause of your illness and restore balance

We are committed to uncovering the underlying causes of imbalance that lead to dysfunction, and we work with to correct these imbalances.

We offer coaching to help you embrace daily dietary and lifestyle habits that promote optimal wellness while using gentle, effective medicines to restore normal physiology, including hydrotherapy, botanicals, homeopathics, herbal preparations, acupuncture, and LED light therapy.

We also work to nurture your mental, emotional and spiritual health to achieve holistic wellness.

We create sustained health thru education

The only way to sustain improved health is to become your own health care activist. We would love for you to achieve a level of wellness where you no longer need regular appointments with your provider. In order to help you get there, we will

provide you with copies of your labs

teach you how to manage acute illness by yourself at home, and

instruct you on the origins of your condition so you can take proactive health measures.

Our patients often begin educate others about what they’ve learned and become ambassadors of health in their families and communities.

We collaborate with other providers for improved health outcomes

We work in consultation with any other providers you may be seeing. We believe that each health care profession brings something valuable and unique to the treatment process, and that by working together we can all provide the best quality of care possible.

The practitioners at Bambú Clinic also participate in a collaborative environment that fosters the growth of a health paradigm based on wellness and prevention to further the clinic goals.

We practice what we preach

We are committed to cultivating our own physical, mental and spiritual health so that we can offer a medical relationship based on a grounded presence of mind and spirit.

At Bambú, we often look to nature to understand the patterns that shape the journey to wellness. When it came to naming our clinic, we applied the same guiding principle.

The clinic’s original owner was of Latin heritage, and “Bambú” is Spanish for bamboo. The bamboo plant represents a “perfect model of healthy growth in nature.” It is the fastest-growing plant on Earth – it surges upward as fast as 4-5 feet in a single 24-hour period, and for brief periods of time, can reach a maximal growth rate exceeding 3 feet per hour.

In Chinese philosophy, our life’s purpose, like the rapid directional growth of the bamboo plant, is represented by skyward growth towards the sun ultimately revealing the heart’s true desire.

Strength and flexibility are two crucial characteristics of the bamboo plant and for a patient’s journey to optimal health. The plant’s hollow stem endows bamboo with the qualities of durability and grace—it bends readily in response to external events, but does not break easily.

We have chosen the beautiful imagery of the bamboo plant to inspire our patients’ paths to true health; the body, mind and spirit’s ability to maintain movement, and flexibility in the face of challenges. As we work together to keep you aligned with your path, we will ultimately move you toward your goal of optimal health.

Originally founded in Brighton, MA, Bambú Clinic in Portland arose out of a collaboration between Dr. Rebecca (Asmar) Krisko and Drs. Kaufmann, Senders and Thom. After graduating from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2003, Dr. (Asmar) Krisko began practicing in a small naturopathic clinic in Vancouver, WA.

Simultaneously, though, she dreamed of opening a clinic of her own where her philosophy of health optimization could come to life with other like-minded physicians. In the spirit of this ideal, she left her infant practice in June 2005 to take a residency position with Dr. Dickson Thom, her mentor and colleague.

Through the years, their working relationship grew into a mutual exchange of ideas and a shared dedication to developing the principles of naturopathic medicine by precept, lecture, and clinical practice.

By August 2007, Dr. (Asmar) Krisko had decided to fulfill her dream of ownership and to open the clinic that would embody these life-changing principles and the dynamic collaboration she enjoyed during her residency.

Dr. (Asmar) Krisko believes that wellness and prosperity can be simultaneously defined as “a creative approach to life, the sustainable application of resources, a strong connection to community, and a high degree of fulfillment.”

These basic principles influenced every aspect of Bambú Clinic including the choice of the name, the associates, the staff, and the basic systems by which the clinic operates.

As the owner, Dr. (Asmar) Krisko recognizes the importance of gathering a team of doctors, staff, and patients willing to co-create a space in which true healing on all levels can occur within the context of a supportive network.

Although Dr. (Asmar) Krisko now owns Bambú Clinic at its Portland location, she recognizes the rich history of this clinic starting with its roots in Boston, MA. She is exceptionally grateful to have benefited from the foundational contributions and creativity of Drs. Senders and Kaufmann in this undertaking.

As the clinic has grown throughout the years, she has continued to seek out outstanding physicians who share a common dedication to the operating principles of this health center and who offer the highest level of patient care by promoting sustainable lifestyle choices and a deep understanding of the true causes of illness.

Bambú Clinic is a naturopathic and traditional Chinese medicine clinic that provides comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages and with all health concerns.

Our practitioners bring their unique sets of strengths and talents and work whole-heartedly with patients to clear the path for healing. Thru this working relationship, our patients grow in health and happiness by enjoying more of what is serving them and discarding what isn’t.

We offer the highest quality diagnoses, healthcare management, and treatment.

The practitioners at Bambú Clinic have undergone rigorous medical training and are board certified and licensed in the state of Oregon.

They are committed to continually furthering their medical knowledge, and they have done so thru residencies, specialized trainings, independent research, and their collaborative professional networks. They are recognized for expertise in their fields, and now educate and mentor other fledgling practitioners.

We partner with you to identify the cause of your illness and restore balance

We are committed to uncovering the underlying causes of imbalance that lead to dysfunction, and we work with to correct these imbalances.

We offer coaching to help you embrace daily dietary and lifestyle habits that promote optimal wellness while using gentle, effective medicines to restore normal physiology, including hydrotherapy, botanicals, homeopathics, herbal preparations, acupuncture, and LED light therapy.

We also work to nurture your mental, emotional and spiritual health to achieve holistic wellness.

We create sustained health thru education

The only way to sustain improved health is to become your own health care activist. We would love for you to achieve a level of wellness where you no longer need regular appointments with your provider. In order to help you get there, we will

provide you with copies of your labs

teach you how to manage acute illness by yourself at home, and

instruct you on the origins of your condition so you can take proactive health measures.

Our patients often begin educate others about what they’ve learned and become ambassadors of health in their families and communities.

We collaborate with other providers for improved health outcomes

We work in consultation with any other providers you may be seeing. We believe that each health care profession brings something valuable and unique to the treatment process, and that by working together we can all provide the best quality of care possible.

The practitioners at Bambú Clinic also participate in a collaborative environment that fosters the growth of a health paradigm based on wellness and prevention to further the clinic goals.

We practice what we preach

We are committed to cultivating our own physical, mental and spiritual health so that we can offer a medical relationship based on a grounded presence of mind and spirit.

At Bambú, we often look to nature to understand the patterns that shape the journey to wellness. When it came to naming our clinic, we applied the same guiding principle.

The clinic’s original owner was of Latin heritage, and “Bambú” is Spanish for bamboo. The bamboo plant represents a “perfect model of healthy growth in nature.” It is the fastest-growing plant on Earth – it surges upward as fast as 4-5 feet in a single 24-hour period, and for brief periods of time, can reach a maximal growth rate exceeding 3 feet per hour.

In Chinese philosophy, our life’s purpose, like the rapid directional growth of the bamboo plant, is represented by skyward growth towards the sun ultimately revealing the heart’s true desire.

Strength and flexibility are two crucial characteristics of the bamboo plant and for a patient’s journey to optimal health. The plant’s hollow stem endows bamboo with the qualities of durability and grace—it bends readily in response to external events, but does not break easily.

We have chosen the beautiful imagery of the bamboo plant to inspire our patients’ paths to true health; the body, mind and spirit’s ability to maintain movement, and flexibility in the face of challenges. As we work together to keep you aligned with your path, we will ultimately move you toward your goal of optimal health.